Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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  • Politics

    Wike and Amaechi

    I don’t respond to my subordinates like Wike, says Amaechi

    Mr Amaechi said he would start responding by “the time we finish mourning and go into the campaigns, I’ll insult anybody who insults me”.

    Anti-Corruption

    UBA, WEMPCO

    Court freezes WEMPCO accounts as executives face jail over ₦61.45 billion UBA debt

    The judge issued a stern notice of the consequences of disobedience to the court order, warning that the company’s key executives could face imprisonment for contempt.

    Economy

    AVA Capital

    AVA Capital highlights market integrity challenges

    AVA Capital has identified integrity concerns and inadequate capital market literacy as major obstacles hindering the growth of Nigeria’s financial and capital market.

    Health

    FG expands nursing school admissions to 50,000 to strengthen healthcare workforce

    The federal government approved the expansion of annual admissions into nursing schools from 20,000 to 50,000 students nationwide.

    Nationwide

    Drugs/Youths abusing drugs

    Police advise Nigerian parents to train children to shun drug abuse, cultism

    The police command in Enugu has urged parents and guardians to strengthen children’s upbringing to curb hard drug abuse, cultism and other social vices.

    Agriculture

    African biodiversity

    Africa bears heavy burden of biodiversity loss, UN says

    Africa is bearing a disproportionate burden of global biodiversity loss, threatening food security, livelihoods, clean water and climate resilience across the continent.

    OPINION

    Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

    Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

    How hate becomes a virus that consumes us

    As part of the animal kingdom, our first instinct when confronted with a stranger is not to trust and embrace.

    What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

    Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

    Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

    Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

     Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

    Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

    Aderonke Atoyebi: One Year After the Tax Reform Laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape

    How President Tinubu’s bold reforms and Dr Zacch Adedeji’s leadership at the Nigeria Revenue Service are driving record revenue growth and building a more resilient economy.

    Lagos

    UBA, WEMPCO

    Court freezes WEMPCO accounts as executives face jail over ₦61.45 billion UBA debt

    The judge issued a stern notice of the consequences of disobedience to the court order, warning that the company’s key executives could face imprisonment for contempt.

    Abuja

    Nigerian Technical Aid Corps

    NTAC says technical aid boosts Nigeria’s image globally

    Mr Yakub said more than 10,000 Nigerian professionals had been deployed to over 40 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific in the past 39 years.

    States

    Drugs/Youths abusing drugs

    Police advise Nigerian parents to train children to shun drug abuse, cultism

    The police command in Enugu has urged parents and guardians to strengthen children’s upbringing to curb hard drug abuse, cultism and other social vices.

    Showbiz

    Abdullah Binghatti and Divine Ikubor

    Rema acquires new home in Dubai at One by Binghatti

    Binghatti proudly announces global singer and songwriter Rema as the newest homeowner at One by Binghatti,” the company stated.

    Faith

    TikToker Wasilat Olalere

    TikToker Wasilat Olalere’s chilling confession after Oloolu cleansing ritual; Ibadan traditionalists issue warning

    “Oloolu is real, and when anything forbidden is done, it will certainly have repercussions. Anybody who waits for Oloolu will be afflicted,” an Ibadan traditionalist said.

    World

    Venezuela Earthquake

    200,000 people received humanitarian assistance after Venezuela quakes: UN

    The UN says response continues to expand more than five weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as 200,000 people have received humanitarian assistance.

    Africa

    African biodiversity

    Africa bears heavy burden of biodiversity loss, UN says

    Africa is bearing a disproportionate burden of global biodiversity loss, threatening food security, livelihoods, clean water and climate resilience across the continent.